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Home Safety Tips for Seniors

by SYNERGY HomeCare

6/7/2017 12:00:00 AM

Seniors fall each year, it's the #1 Risk of injury annually. As people grow older, home sweet home can turn into a health hazard. A pretty throw rug can become a trip and fall waiting to happen. Staircases can become a slip and slide (not the fun kind). Even climbing a stepladder to change the batteries in the smoke detector can be a danger.

June is National Home Safety Month and focuses on reducing the leading causes of injury in our homes. These tips will help to make your home sweet home, a home safe home. Here are some tips to make home sweet home, a home safe home.

Bathrooms

Install grab bars near toilets and showers to provide support.

Consider a walk-in shower/tub to reduce the risk of slips and falls.

Stairwell

Provide handrails on BOTH sides of stairs.

Install a light at the top and bottom of staircases and throughout hallways.

Paint or place bright tape on the edge of steps so seniors can see where one step ends and another begins.

Keep stairs clutter-free.

Kitchen

Place frequently used items in lower cabinets to eliminate the need to use a step ladder.

Plastic kitchenware reduces the risk of broken glass.

Other Tips

Eliminate throw rugs, as they are a tripping hazard.

Remove extension or power cords from walkways.

Wear non slip socks around the house to reduce the risk of slipping on smooth surfaces.

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